Jean C Tempel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jean C Tempel Foundation is a private foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $875,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $115,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$875,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 | $267,831 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 28 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $875,000 | 29 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Jean C Tempel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jean C Tempel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $855,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy Trust of Rcab | To support charitable purposes | $115,000 |
| Community Servings | To support charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| MGB Homebase for Veterans | To support charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Catie's Closet | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Health Equity International St Boniface Hospital Haiti | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| MGH Cancer Department | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | To support charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| St Cecilia Roman Catholic Church | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| The Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center | To support charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Zoo New England | To support charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Boston | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Connecticut College | To support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Gavin Foundation for Eileen's House for Women | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Northeastern University -Torch Program | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | To support charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Global Response Medicine | Ukraine medical efforts for ptsd | $10,000 |
| Pope St John Xxiii Seminary | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Rose's Bounty - Food Pantry | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of Boston | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| St Francis House | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | To support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Community Day Center of Waltham | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Project Hope | To support charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean C Tempel
- Peter A Wilson
- Maureen Joyce
Questions people ask
Does Jean C Tempel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean C Tempel Foundation give?
$875,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Jean C Tempel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean C Tempel (Trustee), Peter A Wilson (Trustee) and Maureen Joyce (Trustee).
What does Jean C Tempel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and international.